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Farm Labourers and Small-Scale Producers in Latin America

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jim Handy
Labour/Le Travail, no. 55, Spring, 2005, pp. 233-243
Books reviewed: In the Shadows of the State: The United Fruit Company, Popular Struggle, and Agrarian Restructuring in Ecuador, 1900-1995 by Steve Striffler. Cutting the Wire: The Story of the Landless Movement in Brazil by Sue Branford and Jan Rocha. Feeding the Market: South American Farmers, Trade and Globalization by John Hellin and Sophie Higman.
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The Farmington Report: A Conflict of Cultures

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
F. Black
Edward L. Yudin
Herbert M. Greer
Carnis H. Salisbury
Willie Sanchez ... [et al.]
Commission developed in response to the brutal murders of three Navajo men and the complaints about the social and economic relationships between the city of Farmington, New Mexico and the Navajo reservation.
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The Farmington Report: Civil Rights for Native Americans 30 Years Later

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Emma Armendariz
John I. Binkley
Rebecca Bustamante
Dale B. Carmichael
Patrick D. Collins... [et al.]
Follow-up to the The Farmington Report: A Conflict of Cultures. Reports an improvement in relationship between the city of Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan County and the Navajo people living on the Navajo Reservation.
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Final Report: Profile of the State of Indian Children and Youth in Support of the Domestic Policy Council Workgroup on Indian Youth

Alternate Title
Profile of the State of Indian Children and Youth in Support of the Domestic Policy Council Workgroup on Indian Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michael H. Trujillo
Leo J. Nolan
Deborah Melton
Walter Hillabrant
Judy Earp ... [et al.]
"The goal of this study was to collect and organize existing information and to develop a set of recommendations to assist in the development of coordinated Federal policy."
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First Nation Floats Log Recovery Idea

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrew Wareing
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 24, no. 7, May 2004, p. 3
Study determines there is a 20-year supply of valuable underwater logs that could create employment for 12 people.
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The First Nation Governance System: A Brake on Closing the Community Well-being Gap

Alternate Title
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 36
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Argues that current governance practices are responsible for the widening gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, as measured by the Community Well-being Index (CWB). Scores are based on four factors: education, housing, labour force and income.
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First Nations and Community Economic Development: A Case Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robin L. Goodfellow-Baikie
Leona M. English
Community Development Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, April 2006, pp. 223-233
Looks at a case study in Mistamit examining participatory planning approaches, lack of support from community leaders and rate of pay for workers.
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First Nations and Economic Prosperity in the Coming Decade

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Perrin
Thorau & Associates Ltd.
Discusses the need for governments to remove barriers to First Nations economic activity and how more needs to be done to ensure that Aboriginal youth complete skills training, K-12 schooling and post-secondary education.
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First Nations and Inuit Health: Health Status of First Nations On-Reserve in Atlantic Canada 2013

Alternate Title
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
FNIHB Atlantic Region Health Status Report, 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
Health Canada
Information from First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (regional and national) program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database for years 2008 to 2012. Data from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.
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First Nations Education: Can We Afford to Miss Out?

Alternate Title
Big Thinking [Lecture Series]
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences ; 2011
[Transforming the Academy: Indigenous Education]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Shawn Atleo
Video of speech by the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations given at the 2011 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Duration: 1:04:53.
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The First Nations Forestry Program: A Legacy of Collaboration

Articles » General
Author/Creator
[Raymond Buxton]
The Bridge: Newsletter from the Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre, Commemorative Issue, September 2010, pp. [1]-12
Newsletter from the Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre on the First Nations Forestry Program that has successfully assisted First Nations communities to build forestry capacity and improve economic conditions throughout British Columbia.
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First Nations Helping Fill Construction Gap

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Monte Stewart
Business Edge , vol. 2, no. 3, February 03, 2005
Looks at an Aboriginal program that aims to generate long-term construction careers and will help meet B.C.'s high demand for skilled workers.
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First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey (FNLED) Survey: 2022 Report

Alternate Title
First Nations Labour and Employment and Development Survey, 2019-20 Northwest Territories
First Nations Labor and Employment Development Survey (FNLED) Survey: 2022 Report
[First Nations Labour and Employment and Development Survey Dene Nation (NWT)]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kelly Skinner

Results organized under six headings: demographics, language and culture, education and training, skills and work readiness, labour market indicators, and workplace wellbeing and culture.

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First Nations Must Seize Control of Own Destiny

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 8, 2008, p. A11
Suggests that there is a need for First Nations to begin seeing reserves in a more positive light by looking for the opportunities around them.
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First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Regional Longitudinal Health Survey 2002/03: Environmental Health Impact Assessment Survey: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
FNQLHSSC [First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission] Research Department
Topics included external environment, housing and infrastructure, nutrition, employment and economic development, education, justice and safety, health and social services, identity, and governance.
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First Steps: Municipal Aboriginal Pathways

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[City of Winnipeg]
Looks at the city of Winnipeg's policy frame work for engagement with the Aboriginal community in the areas of employment, economic development, safety, quality of life, out reach and education.
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Fishing Guides and Guests Preparing Lunch

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Government Photos (photographer)
Note on back of 8x10 photo: John Robertson, Sports Editor, Regina Leader Post, has plate heaped with fresh fried fish by Indian guide Daniel McKenzie, while another guide, I. Charles (right), watches. In background is Dave Watson, CKCK-TV, having lunch. Meal was prepared by guides on shore of Churchill River, Saskatchewan.
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Flooding Hope and Livelihoods: Lake St. Martin First Nation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Myrle Ballard
Shirley Thompson
Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2013, pp. 43-65
Examines the consequences of community displacement on sustainable livelihoods, homes, health and socio-cultural integrity.
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Flying Dust Garden Co-op Thriving

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Adams
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 20
Looks at a fourteen acre organic vegetable garden created to employ community members and help them live a healthier lifestyle. Article located by scrolling to page 20.
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FNLED Peoples Report: 2018-2020

Alternate Title
First Nations Labour and Employment and Development Survey Peoples Report: 2018-2020
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chiefs of Ontario

Results from 1,350 individuals living in 25 communities. Respondents were asked questions about employment, income, ability to meet expenses, retirement, cultural practices, First Nations language skills,  and physical health.

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FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations

Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]

Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness

Booklet 3: Education, Skills and Aspirations

Booklet 4: Success Factors and Obstacles to Employment

Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment

Booklet 6: Income and Needs Assessment

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